DESCRIPTION

At Podium, our mission is to arm every local business with a complete platform and outcome-driven AI employees that convert leads into real, paying customers. Every day, millions of workers use our AI lead conversion and communication platform to help them get more leads and make more money.

Our work and focus on helping local businesses thrive has been recognized across the industry, including Forbes’ Next Billion Dollar Startups, Forbes’ Cloud 100, the Inc. 5000, and Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies.

At Podium, we believe in fostering a culture that thrives on hiring and developing exceptional talent. Our operating principles serve as a compass, guiding daily behavior and decision-making, and ensure we hire people who will thrive at Podium. If you resonate with our operating principles and are energized by our mission, Podium will be a great place for you!

The Director of Talent Acquisition will lead global recruiting, sit on the Talent Leadership Team, and report to our  EVP of People Operations in Lehi, Utah. This individual will direct the planning, design, implementation, maintenance, and administration of all global initiatives to attract, engage, and retain top talent across diverse geographies (US, Pakistan, Guatemala, and Brazil) and all department functions (G&A, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Product, Business Development, and Executive Leadership).

What you will be doing:

• Lead Talent Acquisition Strategy: Innovate and streamline the global hiring process to enhance efficiency and quality of hire. Collaborate closely with Talent and business units to refine and evolve function-specific recruitment strategies.
• Data Analytics and Reporting: Utilize data analytics to track recruitment metrics, identify trends, and measure the effectiveness of talent acquisition strategies. Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Executive Recruitment: Collaborate with the CEO and the EVP of People Operations to set the strategic direction for our recruitment endeavors. Oversee the recruitment lifecycle for executive-level positions internally and with external search partners, when needed.
• Team Management: Provide guidance and support to facilitate the professional growth and performance of the Recruiting team.
• Market Intelligence: Keep abreast of the tech industry talent trends and market dynamics, offering strategic insights and market intelligence to senior leadership.
• Vendor/Partnership Management: Pinpoint strategic college partnerships, employee groups, recruitment events, tools, and job boards, optimizing recruitment efforts and enhancing diversity initiatives. Oversee external agency relationships as necessary, including contract negotiations and management.
• Workforce Planning: Partner with Executive leadership  and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to accurately forecast hiring needs, aligning with business growth projections and strategic objectives.

Requirements

• Proven track record of assessing talent and building high-performing teams for growing organizations on an international scale
• An action-oriented personality, comfortable working at both strategic and tactical levels, and one who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves to get things done, while remaining a collaborative team player.
• Ability to analyze data and metrics to identify trends, evaluate the effectiveness of talent acquisition strategies, and make data-driven decisions.
• Strong track record of innovation with sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection processes.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand the company’s goals and translate them into actionable talent acquisition plans.
• Experience in building and maintaining strong relationships with senior executives, hiring managers, and external partners.
• Bachelor’s Degree and at least 10 years of talent acquisition experience
• At least 5  years of experience leading talent acquisition teams. Experience in building and managing high-performing teams, including setting goals, providing feedback, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.

BENEFITS

• Open and transparent culture 
• Life insurance, long and short-term disability coverage
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Fertility Benefits
• Generous vacation time, plus three 4-day summer holiday weekends
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k Plan with competitive company matching
• Bi-annual swag drops with Podium gear and apparel 
• A stellar HQ (Utah) gym with local professional coaches and classes offered
• Onsite HQ (Utah) child care center, subsidized for employees
• Additional benefits for fully remote employees

Podium is an equal opportunity employer. Podium provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status or veteran status.